Lou Williams has sent out two tweets in response of the rumors surrounding an image with Jack Harlow and an Atlanta club.
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Lou Williams has been in the news for all the wrong reasons today, with a rumor circulating about he having violated NBA protocols by partying while having left the Bubble.
The Lou Williams and Jack Harlow photo
An Instagram story put out by Jack Harlow landed Lou Williams in trouble, as the duo were seen partying in Atlanta. Users recognised Lou’s NBA Bubble mask and social media was full of tweets about how the Clippers man had violated NBA protocol.
Lou had recently left the Bubble, citing ‘personal reasons’ and hence fans were shocked to see him partying in Atlanta city.
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Popular Los Angeles Times writer Andrew Grief confirmed on June 24th Lou Williams was missing from practice. Check out what he tweeted about the absence.
Lou Williams did not practice today with the Clippers. A source tells @latimessports that Williams has left the NBA bubble for excused personal reasons and is expected to return soon.
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) July 24, 2020
Did Lou Williams really party with Jack Harlow?
Lou Williams took to twitter to clarify rumors of him having partied with Jack Harlow in Atlanta city. He tweeted to his followers that he did not go out for a wild night of partying and that he was committed to the protocols set by the NBA for players leaving the Bubble.
Ask any of my teammates what’s my favorite restaurant in Atlanta is. Ain’t nobody partying. Chill out lol #Maskon #inandout
— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) July 24, 2020
He also tweeted out the real reason for him leaving the Bubble by announcing his grandfather’s demise with a tweet.
Long Live Pops. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/YbmkZiS5wI
— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) July 24, 2020
The 27-yr old will be rejoining the team soon. However, Lou Williams will have to be quarantined for a minimum of 10 days and must also have two negative coronavirus tests before he can rejoin his teammates on the basketball court.
As of now, it looks like he will miss the first game of the NBA restart against the Lakers.
On top of his game
The #23 point guard for the Clippers had an excellent start in the scrimmage. He led from the front as the Clippers beat Orlando Magic 99-90. He was on top of the scoring charts in the game, going away with 22 points from the game.
Williams also led the scoring for the team last season, while shooting 41.6 per cent from the floor, 36.3 per cent from beyond the arc and 86.3 per cent from the free-throw line.
Clippers Scrimmage on
This is the third loss the Clippers are dealing with since life started in the bubble. Williams’ sudden departure comes a week after Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley were also permitted to depart the bubble for their personal reasons. Both the above-mentioned players also left the bubble due to personal reasons.
However, life goes on for the Clippers as they face the Washington Wizards on 25th June 8PM E.T. Their final scrimmage will be against the Sacramento Kings on July 27th, Monday, 4 PM E.T
